Here's what we know:
* Orpheus: A mythical Greek poet, musician, and prophet, often associated with mystical and religious ideas. He was believed to have descended into the underworld and brought back his beloved Eurydice.
* The Orphic Tradition: A religious and philosophical movement that flourished in ancient Greece from the 6th century BC onward. Orpheus was seen as a founder of this tradition, and his name was used to lend authority to various writings.
* The Orphic Sayings: These are a collection of poems, hymns, and fragments that were attributed to Orpheus. They are thought to have been written over several centuries by various authors, likely priests and followers of the Orphic tradition.
Therefore, while the verses are attributed to Orpheus, they were actually compiled by unknown authors over a long period.